Sociology and Social Policy

Question 1

what do marxist argue about sociology influencing social policy (give examples)

Answer 1

-believe that welfare state is being reduced by gov (parentocracy and marketisation)

Question 2

give two criticisms on the marxist view of sociology influencing social policy

Answer 2

-not intersectional, ignores other inequalities
-too extreme for public by believing the only way to get rid of inequality is through getting rid of capitalism, parliament prefers voters

Question 3

what do feminists argue about sociology influencing social policy

Answer 3

-liberal feminists = yes, seen before with Equal Pay Act, Sex Discrimination Act etc
-rad fems = no society is too patriarchal

Question 4

give two criticisms of the feminist view of sociology influencing social policy

Answer 4

liberal feminists ; there are still lots of oppressive laws, they’re too optimistic
rad fems ; too extreme for public with political lesbianism, too pessimistic to ignore progress and critique new policies for not being radical enough

Question 5

what do the new right argue about sociology influencing social policy

Answer 5

-believe sometimes there is a need for large scale gov policies but not too much as it creates a welfare state

Question 6

give two critiques of the new rights view of sociology influencing social policy

Answer 6

-too biased/opinionated/outdated/traditional
-marxists would argue it disadvantages the w/c to get rid of the welfare state as it increases inequalities

Question 7

what do functionalists argue about sociology influencing social policy

Answer 7

-policies function to create social cohesion

Question 8

give two critiques of the functionalist view of sociology influencing social policy

Answer 8

-fail to tackle and resolve big issues with a piece meal approach (marxist)
-too optimistic